Parasites in the human body can cause serious harm to human health. But you can defeat them. The main thing in this matter is timely detection and correct treatment.
Parasites in the human body: health dangers
In most cases, people do not know that they have parasites in their body. Also, the parasite chooses not only the intestines as a habitat, but also other internal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, etc. Helminthic invasion is asymptomatic for some time, without causing any particular inconvenience. But, despite this, it should be understood that infection by worms or helminths can cause serious disorders of the nervous and digestive system, skin and allergic diseases, in addition to causing a deterioration of metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths inhibits the treatment of many diseases.
Parasite eggs enter the human body through dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects, as well as through contact with the ground. To prevent the appearance of parasites in the body, you should pay special attention to precautionary measures when dealing with pets - cats and dogs.
Signs of a parasitic infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, that is, the infection of the body by a parasite, is characterized by the appearance of problems in the activity of the digestive system, general weakness and nervousness. But similar signs can indicate other diseases. By the way, the nightly grinding of the teeth, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of worm infection, sometimes occurs due to an improperly formed bite, ENT diseases, or nervous disorders. And a strong weight loss is already observed in a patient infected with worms at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in the fact that they have the ability to camouflage themselves well. And yet you should know what symptoms appear that indicate infection with this or that type of worms.
Ascaris signs:
- significant increase in temperature;
- dry or wet cough;
- skin rashes;
- sleep disturbances and teeth grinding;
- the appearance of sharp pain on the right side;
- decreased appetite;
- problems with stool.
Signs of pinworms:
- itchy sensation in the anus;
- loss of appetite;
- dry mouth;
- frequent need to go to the bathroom, sometimes false;
- headaches;
- sleep disorders;
- the presence of cracks in the anus;
- nocturnal urinary incontinence.
At the slightest suspicion that parasites have appeared in the body, you should immediately seek the help of a specialist who will carry out the necessary tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Remedy for parasites: diagnosis and treatment with drugs
Parasites cannot exist independently and feed off the resources of their "host". Therefore, if the results of the tests carried out indicate that a parasite has settled inside the body, you should not delay the visit to the hospital. 
The treatment process is not easy, so it is better to do it under the supervision of a specialist. A self-prepared remedy for parasites, such as a tincture or enema, will not give a positive result. A competent and qualified approach will prevent the transition from helminthiasis to the stage of chronic disease.
Before starting drug treatment, the doctor suggests that the patient donate stool, urine, blood and sputum for laboratory analysis. In addition, procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy, and enzyme immunoassay will be prescribed. If worms are found in the body, the content of eosinophils in the blood increases and worm eggs appear in the stool. After examining the test results, the doctor determines what type of parasites the body is infected with. To get rid of each of them, a separate treatment is prescribed. Usually, in such cases, the doctor prescribes complex therapy, including reception:
- anthelmintic drugs against parasites, intended to combat a certain type of parasite;
- enzymes, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and drugs that increase the body's defenses;
- drugs that improve intestinal motility, as well as the bile secretion process.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend a step treatment:
- The first stage involves adherence to a special diet and the initiation of taking medications to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and improve the functioning of the gallbladder.
- The next step is direct therapy, which consists of taking medication prescribed by a doctor.
- And the final stage is the removal of the destroyed worms from the body.
After all parasites are destroyed and removed from the body, it may be necessary to restore weakened vital functions and strengthen the immune system. Activated charcoal or enterosgel can be used to remove toxins. And to increase immunity weakened by fighting diseases, immunomodulators are prescribed. Treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical, and a re-examination should be done only after one and a half to two months.
Used in recipes for alternative medicine, a remedy for parasites such as onion and garlic can serve as a good aid in the fight against worms, but only as a means of increasing human immunity.
Measures to prevent the appearance of helminthiasis
To prevent the possibility of infection by helminthiasis, you must follow certain preventive measures:
- do not drink water from reservoirs and natural springs; without fail wash vegetables and fruits before eating;
- when buying raw meat, you need to make sure that it has a veterinary stamp;
- fish and meat should be subjected to a long heat treatment;
- wash your hands thoroughly before each meal and after contact with pets and the ground;
- keep the home in order and follow the rules of personal hygiene.
Limit or exclude swimming in stagnant bodies of water.
Organize the prevention of parasites in the body of pets.